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In the event of disaster as provided in this chapter, the mayor or, in the mayor’s absence, the director is empowered to do the following:

A. Make and issue orders which shall have the force of law on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such disaster; provided, however, such orders must be confirmed at the earliest practicable time by city council. Such orders shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. An order imposing a general curfew applicable to the city as a whole, or to such geographical area or areas of the city and during such hours as he deems necessary, and from time to time to modify the hours such curfew will be in effect and the area or areas to which it will apply;

2. An order requiring any or all business establishments to close and remain closed until further order;

3. An order requiring the closure of any or all bars, taverns, liquor stores, and other business establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold or otherwise dispensed; provided, that with respect to those business establishments which are not primarily devoted to the sale of alcoholic beverages and in which such alcoholic beverages may be removed or made secure from possible seizure by the public, the portions thereof utilized for the sale of items other than alcoholic beverages may, in the discretion of the mayor, be allowed to remain open;

4. An order requiring the discontinuance of the sale, distribution, or giving away of alcoholic beverages in any or all parts of the city;

5. An order requiring the discontinuance of the sale, distribution, or giving away of firearms and/or ammunition for firearms in any or all parts of the city;

6. An order requiring the discontinuance of the sale, distribution, or giving away of gasoline or other liquid flammable or combustible products in any container other than a gasoline tank properly affixed to a motor vehicle;

7. An order requiring the closure of any or all business establishments where firearms and/or ammunition for firearms are sold or otherwise dispensed; provided, that with respect to those business establishments which are not primarily devoted to the sale of firearms and/or ammunition and in which such firearms and/or ammunition may be removed or made secure from possible seizure by the public, the portions thereof utilized for sale of items other than firearms and ammunition may, in the discretion of the mayor, be allowed to remain open;

8. An order closing to the public any or all public places, including streets, alleys, public ways, schools, parks, beaches, amusement areas, and public buildings;

9. An order prohibiting the carrying or possession of firearms or any instrument which is capable of producing bodily harm and which is carried or possessed with the intent to use the same to cause such harm; provided, that any such order shall not apply to peace officers or military personnel engaged in the performance of their official duties;

10. An order prohibiting the carrying, possession, and/or sale of explosives; and

11. An order suspending regulations and allowing for the temporary siting and operation of essential facilities;

B. To obtain vital supplies, equipment, and such other properties found lacking and needed for the protection of the life and property of the people, and bind the city for the fair value thereof and, if required immediately, to commandeer the same for public use;

C. To require emergency services of any city officer or employee and, in the event of a proclamation by the Governor of the existence of a disaster, to command the aid of as many citizens of this community as he considers necessary in the execution of his duties; such persons shall be entitled to all privileges, benefits, and immunities as are provided by state law for registered emergency services workers;

D. To execute all of the special powers conferred upon him by this chapter or by resolution adopted pursuant thereto, all powers conferred upon him by statute, agreement approved by the emergency services council, or by any other lawful authority;

E. To requisition necessary personnel or material of any city department or agency. [Ord. 2020-03-009 § 3; Ord. 8573 § 16(F), 1977].